Professor Pam Nilan

Professor Pam Nilan is an accomplished researcher in the area of the
sociology of youth. Her research is undertaken at the international
level - working with colleagues in Indonesia, Fiji, Spain, and France.
She spends considerable time on research projects in Indonesia. She has
an extensive record of grants and publications and is frequently
invited to give keynote addresses at major international conferences.

Professor Nilan's supervision of RHD students is characterised by
enthusiasm and rigour. She ensures there are regular and frequent
meetings with her students. She provides quick and detailed feedback on
their work. She helps students to integrate theoretical insights with
their empirical data and to turn raw ideas into academic parlance.

Professor Nilan's ability to communicate knowledge and expertise
facilitates her students' development of their own communication skills.

She encourages students to join the academic community by attending
conferences and is a strong supporter of joint publications. Her
collaborative approach to research and publication is a model for
students to use in their own careers and she continues her mentoring
role with students after their graduation.